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                   California Civil Procedure Manual

                              By VCIELAW.COM PUBLICATIONS

                                                            Copyright ©  2000  by  VCIELAW.COM PUBLICATIONS

Civil Procedure Manual Table of Contents

 

Chapter One:           ATTORNEYS          

TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                             

VOLUME ONE

CHAPTER 1 ATTORNEYS CONDENSED OUTLINE

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Nature and Function of Attorney. B. Law Practice.

II. RELATIONSHIP OF ATTORNEY AND CLIENT

A. Creation of Relationship. 
B. Termination of Relationship.

III. FIDUCIARY OBLIGATIONS

A. In General. 
B. Business Dealings With Client. 
C. Representation Adverse to Current or Former Client. 
D. Personal Relationship With Client. 
E. Duty To Keep Client Informed.

IV. COMPENSATION OF ATTORNEY

A. In General. 
B. Contingent Fees. 
C. Construction of Contract in Client's Favor. 
D. Reasonable Value of Services. 
E. Actions for Recovery of Compensation. 
F. Action for Recovery of Costs. 
G. Arbitration or Mediation of Fee Disputes.

V. AUTHORITY OF ATTORNEY

A. In General. 
B. Client With Attorney of Record Cannot Act. 
C. Control Over Conduct of Litigation. 
D. Stipulations.

VI. LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENCE

A. In General. 
B. Distinction: Intentional Tort. 
C. No Liability for Conspiracy With Client. 
D. Standards of Care. 
E. Duty and Breach. 
F. Causation and Damage. 
G. Defenses. 
H. Indemnity From Successor Attorney. 
I. No Indemnity From Original Tortfeasor. J. Malpractice Insurance.

VII. REGULATION OF PRACTICE

A. In General. 
B. The State Bar. 
C. Admission to Practice. 
D. Unlawful Practice of Law. 
E. Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

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